Who is Susan Calman and why is she famous?

Susan Calman is a Scottish comedian famous for her work on a series of prolific TV and radio panel shows.

She used to be a corporate lawyer but was dissatisfied with her career and decided to pursue comedy instead at the age of 30.

Susan is a regular guest on Radio 4 and has appeared on The News Quiz, Now Show, and So Wrong It’s Right among others, as well as having hosted Woman’s House and Listomania.

She has also appeared as a TV panellist on Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, QI, Pointless Celebrities, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You.

In addition to panel shows Susan has performed stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe and had a small role in sitcom Fresh Meat.

Susan has five cats called Pickle, Daisy Fay Harper, Olivia Pope, Dr. Abigail Bartlet and DCI Jane Tennison. She says they are “amazing” and often jokes about them during her many TV and radio appearances.